There is space on the right side if Schultz deserves it. That said he will likely go to a team where he is certain to crack the lineup than to a team where he might win the Cup or might not make it at all.

He would be certain to crack the line up here. He'd be a better version of Stralman, hopefully. He's a puck moving defenseman. Those are vital to the success of an offense. Torts understands that, that's why he re-inserted Stralsy back into the lineup.

Odd man out would most certainly be Sauer. He's an injury risk and expendable with Schultz on the roster as well as an up and coming McIlrath.

Erixon isn't going anywhere. Reports have him becoming better than McDonough. More offense while maintaining a high level of defense.

Staal is not going anywhere. McDonough is not going anywhere. MDZ is not going anywhere. Girardi isn't going anywhere unless the organization feels his skills will decline soon as he's getting older. Then again this is arguably his best season as a Ranger so there is no indication of that.